Ernest St. John, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was a faithful and devoted husband of 54 years and a loving father. Ernest was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a gifted storyteller as all avid fisherman are. Ernest is preceded in death by his wife Shirley St. John; daughter Kathy Spurling; brothers Fred St. John and Howard St. John. He is survived by children Donna Clowers and Mike (Teresa) St. John; grandchildren Ashley Rader, Caleb (Jaclyn) St. John and Aaron St. John; and great-grandchildren Caden Rader, Lydia St. John and Layla St. John. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 5pm-7pm, for a Visitation Service with a Funeral Service to follow at 7pm. Friends and family will meet at Berry Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10am for a Procession to Mt. Olive Cemetery for a Graveside Service starting at 11am.